The Goat (1921)
Directed by Buster Keaton / Malcolm St. Clair
Genres - Comedy |
Release Date - Jul 14, 1921 (USA), Mar 1, 1922 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 30 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Janiss Garza
This two-reeler is one big chase film -- or, rather, it's two chases in one film. A drifter (Buster Keaton) is already on the run from the cops when he's mistaken for murderer Dead Shot Dan (portrayed, incidentally, by Keaton's co-director Mal St. Clair). Keaton has eluded the previous group of policeman, but he's no match for the ill-tempered, heavyweight detective Joe Roberts who's hot on his trail...or is he? The battle of wits and punishing physical stunts is a pleasure to behold -- Keaton wrings every bit of mirth from props such as an old-fashioned dump truck, an elevator, windows and, of course, the passing train. A delightful, fast-moving film.
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detective, drifter, mistaken-identity, murder, on-the-run, police